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Thanet Star: Facts and Myths: Part Two

Myth: Matt is the one behind Thanet Strife. I'm sorry no. It's a good blog and one to watch but I am no fan of blogger.com and feel the need identify myself. I'm not even sure how this one got started.

Fact: Matt strongly disapproves of Sandy Ezekiel. While I have never met the man I don't much want to. His character comes accross strongly enough through the reports of his actions to cause me to strongly dislike his behaviour and not want to be politically aligned with him. I feel his attitude leaves a lot to be desired. He is welcome to try and prove me wrong.

Myth: Matt is a Labour party activist. According to Dr Simon Moores' comments to Your Thanet Matt is a Labour activist intent on ruining his [Simon's] reputation. Quite aside from the fact that I feel Simon is quite able to do that for himself Mr Moores does not figure significantly on my political compass. Were I to choose a party and stand it would be for Dane Valley and therefore my best efforts would be focused on Dane Valley Councillors.

Fact: As of 7th August Matt is politically undecided. It's true that I feel that I may be compelled by my concern for Dane Valley to stand as a councillor but were it not for the presence of one Sandy Ezekiel in the Conservative party I might have had a hard time making up my mind. Politically I favour justice, democracy and local prosperity. I am strongly for that which erradicates the cycle of poverty, that which improves Thanet and that which increases choices for those in my community.

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Anon-1 wrote:

(1) Name one person who's confused you with Bertie? He's far more intelligent!

(2) OK, I think most can agree on Ezekiel.

(3) Yet another post which mention's Simon, *YAWN*....

(4) How about getting a job then, or going on a work experience scheme or something? Or are you like most of Thanet's pot-headed beer-guzzling losers in that you're all talk & no action?
09/08/2009 09:49:17 AM

Bertie Biggles wrote:

Interesting, Matt! How did that rumour get started? Nice comment about 'Strife' though, thanks.
09/08/2009 05:23:18 PM

Matt B wrote:

@Anon-1: A whole collection again, eh. If you read more closely you would know I am a full time father and a managing director - who has time to drink beer regularly? I'll ignore your other ad hominem remarks.

@Bertie: You'll be surprised what people suggest on forums/social media messages etc. Oh, and you're welcome - I like to read your blog.
10/08/2009 07:15:54 AM

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